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AutoCAD I: Introduction

ARCH-40001

Gain valuable experience with AutoCAD commands and menu systems.  Learn two-dimensional drawing commands, dimensioning, layering systems, and drafting techniques.  By the end of this AutoCAD training course, students will have gained experience developing and assembling a construction document, including: plotting, creating drafting symbols, fixtures and a floor plan.

Prerequisite: Good command of the Windows environment.

Software: Autodesk AutoCAD software* (download instructions will be provided by instructor on the first day of class).

*Autodesk recently updated their software accessibility for students:

  • Students enrolled in the CAD/BIM Certificate program will have access to the free educational software. Proof of certificatie enrollment is required by Autodesk.
  • Students taking the courses individually are not eligible for free access. Those students will need to sign up for a free trial or purchase the software.


Please note the following:

  • Students must be enrolled at least one day before the course start date, due to the enrollment process and the short duration of the course. 
  • This course is administered through the Virtual Design & Construction Institute's (VDCI) online portal: ucsdextension.matrixlms.com.
  • The same suggested textbook is used throughout all AutoCAD courses.


Quarters Offered: Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall
Course Duration:  2.5 weeks

Course Information

Online
2.50 units
$575.00

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This course applies to these programs

CAD/BIM

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Section ID:

186316

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 1/29/2025
  • Early enrollment advised
  • Pre-enrollment required

Note:

This is an Online Asynchronous course. All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates. You will have access to your course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed, if you enroll on or after the published start date. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears under Online Provider.

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Instructor: John O'Malley

John O'Malley

John has many years of experience using Revit and AutoCAD in the professional architectural office, working on commercial, government and residential projects – pushing Revit to the limits. John graduated from VDCI in 2010. He has served as an onsite TA for many years and teaches many of our online AutoCAD courses for the CAD/BIM certificate program. An avid bicycler, John enjoys travelling and experiencing the great outdoors all around the world.

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